The Path of Bhakti and Its Unique Nature The path of Bhakti, or devotion, is one of the paths for spiritual awakening or enlightenment. How does it differ from other spiritual paths? Bhakti leads to Prema. Devotion leads to love for God, and this love and longing is what can take us into the other areas of spiritual awakening. Bhakti has got Shakti power that creates Bhakti freedom through Anubhuti, through the realization of the truth. We need Gyana, education and help of a Guru. We need Karma to do our actions. We need Dhyana or meditation.... 4 0 replies
this feels very powerful, felt like sharing [https://youtu.be/XoeyJlFE6Jw](https://youtu.be/XoeyJlFE6Jw) 4 0 replies
Journals I have read the Gita and I am starting the Mahabharata. I see many christians with bibles where they can annotate to the side and add in notes, has any Hindu Author created a book where I can annotate on a space to the side while reading? 4 0 replies
Aayiye Ram Ji (Video) Shreya Ghoshal | Shriya Saran | Jaani | B Praak | आइए राम जी | Kripa Records Aayiye Ram Ji (Video) Shreya Ghoshal | Shriya Saran | Jaani | B Praak | आइए राम जी | Kripa Records 4 2 replies
Why are ALL dharmashastras so misogynist and casteist Why are all the dharma shastras so violently casteist and misogynist? Not asking out of spite but I recently read the Yajnavalkya smriti, as an alternative to Manu Smriti, and it was almost as violent and patriarchal. Women are restricted within their homes (pg 101,177,or in Manu 5.148) and polygamy is allowed (1pg 78). And most importantly, Sati is glorified in Vishnu smriti! [https://archive.org/details/yajnavalkyasmrit00yj/page/176/mode/1up?view=theater](https://archive.org/details/yajnavalkyasmrit00yj/page/176/mode/1up?view=theater) https://preview.redd.it/le8a4uc800je1.png?width=1251&format=png&auto=webp&s=7321760c5f994a0b2b7cfa2e2ba845f3a17116bf Only I think Adi Shankara bowed to a Chandala on one instance, but he quoted a dharmashastra in a Gita commentary without any problem?... 5 2 replies
How do you pray to wish ill upon someone I found out recently that an individual in my community has been committing horrific crimes. I am afraid of their retaliation. What rituals can I do so that they receive their karmic justice? I am thinking of kaali puja but am not sure which one to complete. 5 2 replies
if nataraj swamy , shiv linga and ardhanareshwara all shiv ji statue or point of focus have maa durga then why not all the maa durga statue have shiv ji ?? isnt it unfair that all shiv ji related things are ardhnareshwara but not all maa paravti related things are ardhnareshwara 5 0 replies
Can I still get a Kalava tied by a priest If I'm not hindu? I read a lot about Hinduism, Yogis, and practice meditation but I've never been to a temple. Can I still get a priest to tie a Kalava for me? I just think they're really cool. 3 2 replies
Tried Capturing the Spirit of Bajrangbali – Let Me Know Your Thoughts! Here’s my take on Hanuman Ji! 🙏🔥 Tried to capture his strength and devotion in my art. Would love to hear your thoughts!\] https://preview.redd.it/z0t3k2dz8yie1.jpg?width=925&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8bf74459153641fc1ebdb85ad3a6d77a538128e0 What do you think of this style? Any feedback or suggestions for my next artwork? 👀 Also, if you like my work, follow me on Instagram [@\_tejaswimgowda](https://www.instagram.com/_tejaswimgowda/) for more mythological and CAD art! I post sketches. Let me know what you’d like to see next! 🎨 4 1 replies
Where is it mentioned that the " Moustaches are shaved after father's demise " ? Can anyone please quote it for me, I am curious about it since i have seen many depiction of gods where they dont have any facial hair. Or is it just a myth? same as the title 4 0 replies
Do you think attaining liberation (Mokṣa) is the best way to remove suffering? A couple months ago, someone told me it's better to get therapy before doing spiritual practices. She said therapy can help remove my trauma. She had a Master's in psychology, but she wasn't a psychologist or therapist. I told her I went to therapy for over a year in 2023. Right now, I'm taking a break from therapy. I haven't been diagnosed with any mental illness. I don't have much trauma that I'm aware of. I think everyone who is not liberated is suffering in some way. Most of... 1 1 replies
Gurupratipada Shree Narasimha Saraswati swami Today I wishing you happy gurupratipada I know it's late . I wish everyone get blessed by lord Dattatreya and the 2nd avatar of lord dattreya Shree Narasimha Saraswati swami. Today shree narasimha saraswati maharaj gave his nirguna paduka in ganagapur and disappeared in Kardali Vana near Srisailam, there is 4days yatra or festival celebrated on this occasion every year on magh khrishna paksha pratipada to chaturthi. Shree guru dev datta🙏 2 0 replies
Bathing at Kumbh mela While watching people bathing at Kumbh Mela on TV I've noticed that some people cover their eyes and ears before taking a dip. Is this a special mudra? Or are they just trying to avoid anything going in their ears and eyes? 1 1 replies
To all Siddhānthas like Śrī Vaishnavas, Gaudiyas and Shiva Advaita, all who affirm an Omniscient God and Free will 5 4 replies
